WV State Standards: Language Arts:  6.1.5, 6.1.1, 6.1.8, 6.1.10, 6.2.3 Science: 6.6.1 , 6.1.4, 6.2.2 Technology: 6.1.3, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 6.6.1 National Standards:  Language Arts: Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Uses general skills and strategies of the reading process. Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media. Understands characteristics and components of the media. Science: Understands the scientific knowledge, scientific inquiry, and scientific enterprise. Technology: Knows the chararacteristics and uses of computer hardware, operating systems, and computer software programs. Understand the relationships among science, technology, society and the individual. Understands the nature of technological design and the operation of systems. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology. Blooms Taxonomy: Analysis, Knowledge and Comprehension 21st Century Skills: Creativity and intellectual curiosity,  Critical thinking and systems thinking, Problem identification, formulation, and solution,  Thinking and problem-solving skills ,Communication skills, Information and media literacy skills, Interpersonal and collaborative skills, Social responsibility, Self-direction and Accountability and adaptability

Objective(s)

Students will research and explore fingerprinting, hand geometry, iris scanning and facial imaging by using the internet.
Students will summarize and report their findings to a blog.

Time Required

3 - 45 minute class periods

Pre-Requisite Skills

Knowledge of computers; internet research and blogging

21st Century Tools (Technology Tools)

Students will use computer and internet to research biometrics.

Instructional Materials

Biometric handout, computer, internet access, blog.

Procedure

1. Divide students into 4 groups.
2. Assign groups 1 of 4 topics: fingerprinting, handgeometry, iris scanning and facial scanning.
3. Go over biometric handout and expectations.
4. Allow students time to research biometrics using internet and complete worksheet.
5. Students will share findings to entire group by powerpoint, posters or short oral presentation.
6. Students will then be evaluated by blogging.

Differentiated Instruction

To ensure success, students will work in heterogeneous groups.

Collaboration

The students will work in heterogeneous groups to research and answer questions involving biometrics. This lesson can be used across the curriculum in science and technology and language arts.

Author's Comments

Students may share findings in a powerpoint presentation or with posters.

21st Century Assessment/Evaluation

Students will complete biometric handout and blog questions.